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Bad / Hostile

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confrontational - Tending to deal with situations in an aggressive or argumentative way.

The manager’s confrontational tone created tension among the staff.

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Bad / Disgusting

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dank - Disagreeably damp, musty, and typically cold

Samuel wiped the moisture off of his shoes and shivered as he walked across the dank basement.

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Good / Strong

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imposing - Demanding attention or respect due to size, power, or presence.

His deep voice and confident posture made him an imposing figure in the courtroom.

verb

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Bad / War

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blitz - Attack or damage (a place or building) in a blitz

The soldiers blitzed the enemy before they were able to stop the attack.

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Bad / Weak

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wane - To become weaker in strength or influence

After the automobile was invented, the era of the horse and buggy on the streets and roads began to wane

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Bad / Disorganized

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muddle - An untidy and disorganized state or collection

The complicated math equation looked like one giant muddle.

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Other / Surprise

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telltale - Revealing or indicating something hidden or secret, showing the inner nature of something.

The telltale clouds of smoke hinted at a fire nearby.

verb

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Other / Wet

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dribble - (of a liquid) fall slowly in drops or a thin stream

Water dribbled from the leaky faucet until a small puddle had formed.

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Bad / Confused

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perplexing - Confusing and difficult to understand

Scientists find it perplexing how life's incredible complexity came out Earth's hot water all by itself.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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faction - A small, organized group within a larger group, especially one with differing opinions or interests.

A faction within the political party pushed for more radical reforms.

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Bad / Dishonest

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machinations - Crafty schemes or plots, especially intended to achieve something deceitful or underhanded; secret or complicated plans, often with a negative or manipulative goal.

The villain's machinations were finally exposed, revealing his plan to transfer other people's money into his own account.

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Bad / Attack

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fracas - A noisy disturbance or quarrel

The fans in the stands looked on in shock as both teams' players engaged in a heated fracas.